East-West University
Chicago, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 487
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 53.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2014)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 79.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 61.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 53.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 45.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 3.3%
Black: 48.5%
Hispanic: 33.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 9.2%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 48.5%
Hispanic: 33.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 9.2%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $29,337
In-State tuition: $22,950Out-of-State tuition: $22,950
Estimated books and supplies: $900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,491 (2016)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $400 (2016)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,821 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $25,508 (2017)
Median Family Income: $14,812 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 81.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 89.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,986 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,496 |
| $30k-48k | $18,343 |
| $48k-75k | $17,047 |
| $75k-110k | $11,116 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 5%6-year graduation rate: 12%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,986 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,946 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $6,667 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $7,334 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 25.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 24.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 31.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 11.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 12.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $28,786 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $35,276 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 19 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | $34,041 ($2,837) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,829Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $0 (2010)
School's endowment end of year: $0 (2010)